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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,800.73, 35,693.89 and 7,156.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,800.73, 35,693.89 and 7,156.34 is: 10,732.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,800.73 : 35,693.89 = 7,156.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,800.73/35,693.89 = 7,156.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,800.73x = 35,693.89 × 7,156.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,800.73x = 255,437,577.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,437,577.09/23,800.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,732.34

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